What colognes do you own?

[Donfitz007]

Maison always has great colognes, and to come by but worth it. They have one that's a vanilla and oud with a smoky sandalwood. Drives women crazy.

The problem with cheaper colognes (under $100) and niche or expensive colognes is. Cheaper colognes might smell amazing, (the one, la nuit L'homme, Suavage etc) but you can smell the difference in quality vs the niche fragrances (tom ford private blend, creed, Maison) The alcohol is more pronounce in cheaper fragrances whereas Tom ford fragrances have an oilier aroma, it's much smoother.

With that said, the best combo I've found for under $100 is the new Acqua Di Gio Absolu. This pairs well with a sandalwood soap.

 

[tomzestatlu]

Today I went to choose new parfum for my 100$ gift card. I really liked Armani Acqua di Gio Profumo and Dior Fahrenheit. Both are pretty expensive and could get only 40 ml. What do you recommend, going into one of these two (which?) or going for something cheaper, but similar.

I had Hugo Boss and Lacoste before, both were good, but Armani or Dior is just the best.

 

[EwartGrogan]

Acqua di Gio is the single most popular fragrance on the globe. Dior Fahrenheit a definition of masculinity. Choice should be obvious.

 

[mcw78912]

Today I went to choose new parfum for my 100$ gift card. I really liked Armani Acqua di Gio Profumo and Dior Fahrenheit. Both are pretty expensive and could get only 40 ml. What do you recommend, going into one of these two (which?) or going for something cheaper, but similar.

I had Hugo Boss and Lacoste before, both were good, but Armani or Dior is just the best.

Fahrenheit is a classic, but you have to like that petroleum vibe. I think the eau de parfum version is available now which is rated well. ADG Profumo is more contemporary, and rated highly too. I'd say try both out and see what works better with your skin chemistry.
Or you could try Dior Sauvage or Spicebomb; both are safe bets and well liked in my opinion, especially by younger women.

 

[CaptainCup]

Bleu de Chanel is my mainstay. Women like it.

Also have Bulgari - Man in Black.

 

[Mentavious]

Go online to Aventus and buy that fake stuff. If girls compliment you then go ahead and buy something nice.

Girls seem to like the Tom Ford tobacco smell

 

[Donfitz007]

For younger women 18-25 use Sauvage, Spicebomb, Versace Eros and (the best for younger women) Polo red, 1 million, and if you want something more expensive then Aventus Creed. La Nuit De L'homme was the all time best but it doesn't stay on you for more than 1 hour max.

For Older women 25-40 go for The One, Bleu de Chanel, Tom Ford Black Orchid, Fahrenheit, Acqua di Gio, Hugo Boss. For more expensive options go for Tom For Tuscan leather OR Tobacco Vanille, Or any Creed. Bond#9 is great but I can't seem to remember the best one.

The most compliments would be Aventus Creed and La Nuit De L'homme. HOWEVER, the best conversation-starting fragrance for me is hands down Creed Virgin Island waters. Either they tell me I smell tropical and relaxing, or they tell me I smell like a vacation. Girls love to cuddle with the Creed Virgin island waters. They'll rather cuddle than have sex so it's risky.


I'm big on fragrances and get complimented A LOT when i used to wear them. If you want a fragrance that just makes you feel like the man and gives you confidence then: Herod Pegasus, Creed green Irish tweed and Tom Ford Oud Leather are your best best.


Versace Eros is the safest bet or Nautica Voyage. Voyage is very cheap and gets A LOT of compliments but smells like Cucumbers to me so I hate it.

 

[tomzestatlu]

Thanks you for your advices.

Yesterday I was at smaller branch and they didn´t offer Chanel and Dior, so I liked Prefumo there and then I know Fahrenheit from my best friend.

Today I went to one with full offer. I was choosing between Fahrenheit, Prefumo, Sauvage and Bleu. Sauvage is maybe too much sweet for me, Perfumo is very common, si Bleu de Chanel won it. Fahrenheit is nice, but it just reminds me my friend so much and also it can be too strong for some people. Bleu seems universal, but still very masculline to me and I liked it.

 

[mcw78912]

Thanks you for your advices.

Yesterday I was at smaller branch and they didn´t offer Chanel and Dior, so I liked Prefumo there and then I know Fahrenheit from my best friend.

Today I went to one with full offer. I was choosing between Fahrenheit, Prefumo, Sauvage and Bleu. Sauvage is maybe too much sweet for me, Perfumo is very common, si Bleu de Chanel won it. Fahrenheit is nice, but it just reminds me my friend so much and also it can be too strong for some people. Bleu seems universal, but still very masculline to me and I liked it.

Great choice with Bleu. I am guessing you may have tried the EDP of Sauvage instead of the EDT version.

 

[Praetor Lupus]

ADG Profumo is the best all-rounder on the market. It isn't the most exciting, but it smells a lot better than average, it lasts for several hours and works in most situations. If I only wanted one go-to fragrance and didn't care enough about fragrances to have more than one, I would pick that. If I was starting my collection anew, I would start with that.

I have quite a large collection and there are a few others I would add to it if I had the spare funds.

 

[EwartGrogan]

Just discovered Acqua di Parma Leather. It smells literally like a high fashion handbag from inside. I talked the sales girl into giving me a sample, can't wait to test chicks reactions.

 

[CaptainCup]

I also got Terre D’Hermes recently as a gift. It is very citrus like. Can’t comment yet on how women like it.

@tomzestatlu. Good choice with Bleu. I suggest a finders fee for all forum members who endorsed it. If you get laid with that fragrance, your girl’s friends should hook up with us.

On a more related note, I also have samples of Tom Ford Extreme Noir. This is a gouramde and they say - strong notes of vanilla I think. Also Tom Ford Leather Ombré. This is a unisex - not sure I like that idea. Just wanted to share a few of those.

Personally, what works best for me is earthy and wood notes.

 

[Atuwualu]

Being from Southeast Asia where the climate is hot and humid almost all year around, gourmands and any of those heavy sweet scents run the risk of being too cloying so I stick to aquatics, citrus and earthy colognes.

For work I go with either Terre D'Hermes, YSL's L'homme or Dior's Sauvage to keep it safe.

Nights out and dates - Dior Homme Intense, Dior Homme Parfum or Creed Aventus.

Women just love Aventus and that always works well.

Ironically, the most compliment I got from women were for a cheapie - On El by J. Del Pozo. Creamy light aquatic although it doesn't last on my skin for too long.

 

[CaptainCup]

@Atuwualu

What kind of reaction do you get from women when you wear Terre D’Hermes? I have not had occasion to use this for new notches.

 

[Atuwualu]

@Atuwualu

What kind of reaction do you get from women when you wear Terre D’Hermes? I have not had occasion to use this for new notches.

I've gotten the 'I like your cologne, you smell nice' from a couple of female co-workers however the two compliments from Women that stuck to me were - mmmm you smell like a fresh garden, I love that! and another woman lkept leaning in to sniff my neck and said the scent reminded her of summer mornings.

Both women were in their late 20s.

IMO, this cologne works best in summer or in warmer temperature on a more casual scale.

You could pull this off better during the day or warm evenings.

 

[Pytonga]

Ok guys my 5 pence to the story.

Had a interesting experience - girl was complementing me and asking me about my amazing cologne - so many times that it was embarrassing.
Especially that I had deodorant - Lynx Black Night (went to her straight from my work for a bang).

I on this I am with Corsega "Overall I think cologne is overrated." Plus most of the girls have no clue about colognes...

I like good cologne for myself.

 

[El Mono]

I don't feel like going back through all of these pages, but does anyone follow Jeremy Fragrance? I've personally found his top cologne list to be knock out. He is great at what he does IMO.

 

[Donfitz007]

I don't feel like going back through all of these pages, but does anyone follow Jeremy Fragrance? I've personally found his top cologne list to be knock out. He is great at what he does IMO.

He's great but he's a good looking foreign guy ofcourse he'll get alot of compliments.

However there are GREAT fragrances that no matter what will turn heads.

I hate to say it but creed aventus is one. Also it's best to experiment with your natural odor to see what fragrances work for you. Tobacco Vanille smell amazing on me but smells like shit on m brother.

 

[Guitarhappy420]

Hanae Mori, if you can find it.

 

[El Mono]

I don't feel like going back through all of these pages, but does anyone follow Jeremy Fragrance? I've personally found his top cologne list to be knock out. He is great at what he does IMO.

He's great but he's a good looking foreign guy ofcourse he'll get alot of compliments.

However there are GREAT fragrances that no matter what will turn heads.

I hate to say it but creed aventus is one. Also it's best to experiment with your natural odor to see what fragrances work for you. Tobacco Vanille smell amazing on me but smells like shit on m brother.

Creed Aventus is my all time favorite cologne. Tobacco Vanille is also good. The Tom Ford collection is real hit or miss for me. As mainstream as it is, I love Sauvage and Prada L'home